Shark Spotters and City of Cape Town win Eco-Innovation award for Fish Hoek shark exclusion barrier!
ISSUED 22 SEPTEMBER 2014
After a nail biting month of anticipation City of Cape Town & Shark Spotters have been announced as the winners of the 2014 Eco-Logic Awards Eco-Innovation Category, sponsored by EcoAfrika Coatings. Celebrities, senior government officials, representatives from...

CITY OF CAPE TOWN
MUIZENBERG SHARK ATTACK INCIDENT REPORT
REVIEW OF EVENTS
1 AUGUST 2014
INTRODUCTION
At approximately 14:00 on Friday 1 August 2014, a 20 year old male, Mathew Smithers was bitten by a Great White Shark at Muizenberg Beach while surfing. The victim sustained serious injuries to both his legs.
The purpose of the review is to establish:
The facts and ensure that the correct...

Shark Spotters attend #Sharks14 International conference in Durban
The Shark Spotting research and management team are currently in Durban attending the world renowned Sharks International conference. Over 300 of the worlds leading shark and ray scientists from 28 different countries have come together to share ideas, update information and report on the latest progress of their scientific...

NO SPOTTER OPERATING AT THE HOEK, NOORDHOEK, OVER WINTER
There will be no Shark Spotters operating at the Hoek, Noordhoek between 1 June and 30 August 2014. Spotting services will resume in Noordhoek on 1 September 2014.
This is due to a combination of the adverse weather conditions for the spotters on that location, very low water user numbers, and relatively low risk of shark activity at...

The Fish Hoek shark exclusion (barrier) net trial comes to an end
It’s hard to believe that 14 months have passed since the start of the shark exclusion net trial in Fish Hoek. In 2012, the idea of installing an exclusion net at Fish Hoek beach (which had previously been considered and rejected) was reconsidered. A consultation process followed, in which the City of Cape Town Environmental...

#BeSharkSmart
In preparation for the peak summer season, Shark Spotters is re-launching their summer campaign, #BeSharkSmart, encouraging beach goers to “think smart” when it comes to shark safety! We will be sharing #BeSharkSmart tips and facts daily and will be actively engaging with the public on the beaches throughout the holidays, spreading #goodsharkkarma!
The festive season has begun,...